Chapter Twenty Six

Post Fun Day

Fay walked into the room with Takeda, and felt her heart beating really loudly. She was feeling extremely conscious of his presence and didn't know how to act.

The more time she spent with him coming back on the train, the more conscious she was feeling.

The entire day spent at universal studios with his friends showed her a total a different side to him. There was a serious, funny, yet protective side to Takeda Ren. I'm officially in trouble, Fay thought. He was so attentive, caring, and… He kept me by his side the entire time ensuring that I was not feeling left out.

"Did you have fun?" he asked, startling Fay.

Fay almost yelped, and placed her hand on her heart. "Yes. Yes. I did. Thank you. It was really fun," she spoke in a hurried tone. I'm starting to babble like an idiot again. I should go to my room before I initiate anything stupid or embarrass myself further more.

Takeda raised his eyebrow, "Are you alright?"

Yes. I need to get away from you. You're making me flutter even more. "Umm… I'm fine. I'm just feeling hot," she lied, walking towards her room. I must get away from him, and allow myself some time to think! "I'll be fine as soon as… !"

Fay was surprised to find herself backed against the wall in the living room with Takeda standing in front of her. "Why do I feel that you're trying to run away? I thought you had fun. Did anything bother you?" he asked concerned.

Fay's eyes moved right and left, and then kept her gaze on the floor. I don't know what to say? I'm really embarrassed. I really like him, and he's so close. I can almost…

Takeda looked concerned, and placed his hands on each side of her arms. "Fay, did I do something to upset you?"

Fay shook her head. "No, you didn't." Her cheeks really flushed red. "You're just standing really close, and…" Please back off. Please back off. Your scent. Your everything is too overwhelming for me. Argh! Why is he so sexy and hot!

"Why are you blushing?" he asked, noting that her cheeks were a deep flush of red.

"Isn't it obvious!?" she snapped, without thinking. 'You're standing too close…"

Takeda paused in his place. He rubbed his jaw, and looked at her. He seemed to be analyzing the situation. He crossed his arms, and eyed her seriously. "Do you like me, Atobe Fay?" he asked bluntly without giving it a thought.

Fay didn't say anything.

Takeda moved, and placed his hands at either side of her face trapping her lightly. He looked at her face, looking for any signs of an answer but didn't find any. "Hmm… So you do like me," he said in an obvious tone.

Fay's eyes widened and she thought she was going to die on the spot. She closed her eyes shut, and then opened one of them to sneak a glance at him.

Takeda looked at her and leaned slightly towards her, and grazed his lips lightly against hers. Before engulfing her lips…

[RING]

Fay felt her breathing stop as Takeda paused. He was almost stuck to her. His lips turned upward into a smile, and he let out a light chuckle. He moved slightly again and rested his lips by her ear. His lips gently teased her ear and he whispered, "saved by the bell."

Fay loosened herself from his hold, and crouched to the floor catching him off guard. Her heart was racing at full speed and she felt that her legs were weak. She was on the floor, leaning against the wall. I need to go to my room, but I can't even get up.

Takeda walked to the door, and opened it.

"Housekeeping," Fay heard someone say at the door.

In a few minutes, Takeda was holding a bag of laundry and placed it gently on the living room sofa. He paid the person at the door, signed the bill and closed the door. He walked to the middle of the living room and his gaze fell upon the girl sitting on the floor. "Hey."

Fay looked up shocked. She looked at him for a second then turned her gaze away. "Hey," she said quietly.

He walked over to her, and leaned down. "I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable," he said quietly. "It's just that you're really cute when you're like that." He admitted. "I hope I didn't offend you."

"You didn't," she said, still not looking at him.

Takeda rubbed his jaw, "its not helping that you're not looking at me," he said, moving closer. He sat next to her, and crossed his arms, leaning against the same wall she was leaning at.

"I can't look at you, Ren," Fay said quietly while trying not to think of how close he was to her.

Takeda moved his arms and crossed them behind his head while he bent one knee. "What to do? What to do?"

Fay sat opposite him, "What do you mean what to do? I don't expect anything in return. Heh. I'm just Fay who's in class with you."

Takeda leaned forward, and looked at her straight in the eyes. "You're not just Fay. You're Atobe Fay sharing a suite with me who is very cute, and sweet. Plus, the last couple of days you've been driving me crazy. Also, don't get me started about yesterday when I carried you to your room. It took me all the self control I possessed in order not to jump into bed with you."

She seemed stunned by his confession. "You're too honest sometimes," she said quietly.

"I need to be," he said. "Also, if you like me it's going to be problematic… I can't afford to have any relationships right now."

Wha? Fay thought stunned. Problematic? Me liking you is a problem?

"Fay?"

She snapped out of her thoughts, and looked at him. "What?" she said.

"Can I kiss you?" he asked in a dead serious tone.

Fay felt her heart stop, and her breath caught in her throat. Can he kiss me? Yes, I want him to kiss me. That's all that I've been thinking of since he stopped earlier, but didn't he just say… Before she could answer him, she felt Takeda's hand at the back of her neck and he pulled her towards him, pressing his lips softly against hers.

Fay felt her mind go blank and the beats of her heart racing fast inside her chest. She was literally shocked but couldn't come up with a single word. His scent had gotten under her skin making her feel all fuzzy inside as he pressed her lips in a sweet yet challenging kiss.

Her lips parted unconsciously, letting Takeda's tongue take her mouth for his and started to play around with her. Unconsciously, she placed her arms around his neck and kissed him back furiously. As their tongues danced, the heat increased between them. She found herself lying on the floor, with him on top of her as they continued kissing.

Fay suddenly remembered his statement, and pushed him away not too gently totally catching him off guard. She covered her mouth with her hand, and felt that her whole face was on fire. "Problematic?" she suddenly asked.

Takeda sat up, and crossed his legs. The fall caused him to hit his head lightly. He rubbed the back of his head, and shook it slightly. "I'm not in a place to be committed to anyone right now. I can't afford relationships."

Fay stood up, and clenched her fists. "Then why the hell did you kiss me?!" she demanded. She was angry at herself more than him.

Takeda shrugged. "I don't know. You looked too tempting not to kiss." He winked.

Fay stood there looking shocked at him. She couldn't believe her ears. Have I lost my all my senses? Is he making all this crap up? "I don't know what to say," she muttered.

Takeda stood up, and stretched his arms. "Forget about it. I was caught in the moment." He walked to the living room.

"I just told you that I like you. You kiss me, and shrug it off!" Fay snapped at him. "Don't throw away my feelings just like that."

Takeda raised his eyebrow at her sudden outburst. "I'm not throwing anything away. You like me, and I'm telling you that I can't return your feelings. I am not willing to get into a relationship with anyone at the moment." He sat down on the sofa, and looked at her. "I'm sorry for kissing you. Like I said, I was caught in the moment."

Fay looked hurt, and bit her lips frustrated at the situation. She took a deep breath, and looked at him seriously. Stay calm Fay…. "Then I guess we have nothing else to talk about for now. I am going back to my room to pack for tomorrow," she said, as they were leaving on the morning train. "Goodnight." She walked to her room, and closed the door shut.

The minute she got into the room, and the door was shut, she collapsed against the door. She was seated against the door, with her arms crossed tightly across her chest. Oh my! What a kiss?! He can't return my feelings? I was rejected, wasn't I? The realization actually hit her. Without any prior warning, Fay felt tears fall on her hands. Am I actually crying? She thought, staring at the teardrops. God! I really am an idiot.